List the complications of TPN
Improperly managed TPN could result in: electrolyte imbalances, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver with elevated LFTs, and central line infections.
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Which drug distribution system is commonly used when ordering medication in an agency?
a. Multidose system b. Health care system c. Welfare system d. Ward stock system
A young woman is being discharged after a liver transplant. The young woman asks the nurse when she will be able to try to become pregnant. What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "You will never have a period after a liver transplant and you will never be able to get pregnant." B) "You can consider trying to get pregnant now. Let's start you on prenatal vitamins today." C) "You should see a fertility specialist to discuss this topic." D) "Pregnancy can be considered 1 year after transplantation, but it is considered a high-risk pregnancy and you will need to discuss this with your doctor."
A patient diagnosed with chronic renal insufficiency has a hemoglobin level of 8.6 mg/dl. The nurse realizes this level of anemia is considered
1. mild. 2. severe. 3. moderate. 4. life-threatening.